Position Summary :
Substitute teacher provides instruction, manages a safe and nurturing environment, and supports the academic and emotional development of students. Responsibilities include following lesson plans and schedules and completing duties the regular classroom teacher is assigned
Substitute teacher maintains a positive learning atmosphere, and ensures the safety and well- being of all students. The substitute must demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy and student understanding. Must possess strong communication skills while maintaining classroom routines and encouraging positive student behavior.
Qualifications :
- Must possess a valid Iowa; teaching license, valid substitute teaching license or a valid substitute authorization
- Prefer a willingness to be available to in all levels across the district
- Previous successful substitute experience is preferred but not required
Job Description :
Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroomMaintain a climate that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of studentsMaintain an effective level of communication with staff and studentsStrives to maintain and improve professional competenceMust be an innovative, passionate, and energetic individualRequired to use the district time management system, TCP, for accepting substitute positions, clocking in and approving and verifying hoursMust maintain an acceptable standard of professionalism while a sub in the districtEnsure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies .Use appropriate language and tone when speaking with students and staffAvoiding gossip or negative comments about the regular teacher or studentsReports to the Building PrincipalMust adhere to substitute handbook, board policies and building expectationsAdditional Requirements and Responsibilities :
New Substitutes must complete building substitute job shadowing before accepting assignmentsComplete state or district required training assigned by HRAttend beginning of the year substitute teacher meetingDistrict requests substitutes accepting assignments should not cancel unless there is an emergency, repeated cancellation may cause HR to remove sub from the district listPrefered to sub in the district a minimum of 5 times per month to stay active on the sub list (pending openings.)Pay Rate -$145 per day, licensed substitute teachers working a long-term assignment 10 days or more days in one assignment will also receive a daily increase in the longer-term position
Physical Requirements : Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing / pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.
The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO / AA employer.